Annual fundraiser, a quick update

It has been just over a week since the blog’s annual fundraiser was launched and I thought readers might like a quick update since it’s not clear from the Go Fund Me page alone how the fundraiser is going. The total received from all sources, PayPal, Go Fund Me, and direct…

Chaos / Scotland: 10 Political Questions Facing Us

As the chaos and confusion surrounding the break-up of the Bute House Agreement and the resignation of Humza Yousaf continues to explode, a few issues and questions emerge. Here’s 10: What does all this mean for the independence movement rather than the SNP? If, as seems likely the SNP is going through a period of […] Source

A new leader for a new era

Humza Yousaf’s efforts to find a way through the two votes of no confidence expected this week have proven unsuccessful, and he has stepped down as First Minister. The infuriated Greens have refused overtures from the SNP to back Humza Yousaf in the Tory vote of no confidence. By siding with…

Dystopian Britain: from Rivers of Blood to Rivers of Shit

As bloodied horses run through London city centre and policies that were not long ago consigned to the far-right fringes, Britain is entering darker and more macabre times. For years Britain has felt like its creeping into V for Vendetta territory. This week, the British govt passed laws that take us way off the map, […] Source

#BackingBella Crowdfund Meets its Target

Delighted to say we’ve passed our crowdfund target (see HERE) – so sending a massive thanks to everyone who supported us and thanks too for the very positive encouraging comments. This will allow us to keep going and extend our range of freelance writers and contributors and maintain our tradition of independent Scottish media. We […] Source

The flame remains undiminished

Back in 2014 in the immediate aftermath of the independence referendum, I published a piece about the importance of keeping the flame of hope alive. Right now, we need that flame of hope more than ever, the candle is guttering and the storm winds of despair are blowing stronger than ever….